For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,366 students in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Shields are Robert B Havens Elementary School, Michael J Mcgivney and Swan Valley Adult And Alternative Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert B Havens Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
457 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4201
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Michael J Mcgivney
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 N River Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Swan Valley Adult And Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2471
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2471
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #44.
Swan Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2401
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2401
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #55.
Swan Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
453 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Grades: 6-8
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw, MI include Robert B Havens Elementary School, Michael J Mcgivney and Swan Valley Adult And Alternative Education.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw?
the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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